🚗 Tring Library Car Park – Complete Tring Town Centre Parking Guide
Free parking at Tring Library Car Park – ideal for town centre shopping, museum visits & library access in HP23 4AF.
đźš— Type: Free Public Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Buckinghamshire Council
🕒 Open: 08:00 – 18:00 Mon–Sat; 10:00 – 16:00 Sun (library opening hours; gates unlocked outside)
🌟 Rating: 4.4/5 (local user feedback)
đź’° Pricing & Permits
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Cost: Free for up to 2 hours (no return within 1 hour)
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Extended Stay: ÂŁ1 per hour after 2 hours (Pay & Display machine by library entrance)
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Permits: None required
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Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 hours (display badge)
đź“Š Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~25 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | LED lamp columns around perimeter |
| Security | CCTV covering entrance & library forecourt |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
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Designated Bays: 4 Blue Badge bays nearest library entrance
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Accessible Routes: Level, drop-kerb crossings to pavement; tactile paving to library doors
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Drop-Off Zone: Layby directly outside library forecourt for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Options:
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Pitstone Green Car Park (CBC): 2Ă—7 kW Pod Point (2.5 mi / 6 min drive)
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Tring Station NCP: 4Ă—7 kW Pod Point (2.8 mi / 7 min drive)
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đź“… Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~70 % | Library visitors & shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes (12–14) | ~50 % | Café patrons & town errands |
| Saturdays (10–14) | ~80 % | Weekend shoppers & museum guests |
| Evenings & Sundays | ~20 % | Community centre users |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on Saturdays to secure a bay for a full morning of town activities.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tring Library & Community Centre | On-site | Public toilets, Wi-Fi & study space |
| Tring Market Square | 2 min | Weekly farmers’ market & cafés |
| Tring Station | 10 min | Rail links & Pod Point EV charging |
| Tring Natural History Museum | 3 min | Free exhibits & family-friendly displays |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol; PCNs issued for overstay or non-payment
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Overnight Parking: Not permitted—gates locked after 18:00 (Mon–Sat) and 16:00 (Sun)
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Surface Warning: Painted bays can be slippery when wet—exercise caution
đź“Ś Expert Tips
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Library & Shop Combo: Park here for free 2 h, grab a coffee, then return for a longer stay via Pay & Display.
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Badge Convenience: Blue Badge holders enjoy 4 h free—no need to use the machine.
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EV Planning: Combine with Tring Station visit for convenient EV charging.
đź”® Future Developments
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2025: Buckinghamshire Council exploring sensor-based bay availability notifications via the RingGo app.
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2026+: Feasibility study for a solar-powered EV charging bay on library forecourt.
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